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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Best things to do in Sarajevo

26 curated attractions in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

May - September

Average temp

10°C/50°F

Budget

Budget-friendly

Safety

Generally safe

About Sarajevo

Sarajevo is a city where histories overlap amid the backdrops of mountains. Its layered past includes Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslav influences, which are most visible in the architecture of Baščaršija, the old bazaar filled with narrow streets and craft shops. The city is also known for its unique coffee culture, where strong brews are served alongside conversations about everything from politics to sports. Sarajevo hosted the Winter Olympics in 1984, so you can find remnants of that event at the Olympic Stadium Koševo. The city is marked by its resilience, having endured conflict in the 1990s, which is explored through various memorials and museums, notably the War Childhood Museum. Visitors come primarily for the deep history and the chance to sip coffee while taking in views of the surrounding mountains.

Who it's for

History buffs and coffee aficionados will find plenty to appreciate here. Those looking for a pristine tourist experience might be disappointed; the streets can be chaotic and the history heavy. If you prefer places where everything is polished and predictable, this may not be the best stop.

Getting around

Public transport: Good

  • The city center is compact and walkable in about twenty minutes from end to end
  • Public transport is reliable and includes trams and buses that connect major sites
  • Sarajevo Airport is about twenty minutes from downtown by taxi
  • Be ready for a good climb if you wander too far into the surrounding hills
Svrzo's House

Svrzo's House

Historic houses & mansions
Sarajevo Tunnel Museum

Sarajevo Tunnel Museum

History museums
Latin Bridge

Latin Bridge

Bridges
Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide

Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide

Historical
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Mosques
Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

History museums
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

History museums
Sarajevo Roses

Sarajevo Roses

Monuments & memorials
Avaz Twist Tower

Avaz Twist Tower

Modern architecture & skyscrapers
Olympic Stadium Koševo

Olympic Stadium Koševo

Stadiums & sports venues
Emperor's Mosque

Emperor's Mosque

Mosques
Kovači Cemetery

Kovači Cemetery

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Baščaršija

Baščaršija

Streets & neighbourhoods
Gallery 11/07/95

Gallery 11/07/95

Art museums & galleries
Ferhadija Street

Ferhadija Street

Shopping
War Childhood Museum

War Childhood Museum

History museums
Sebilj Fountain

Sebilj Fountain

Fountains, statues & public art
Mount Trebević

Mount Trebević

Natural Wonders
Vrelo Bosne

Vrelo Bosne

City parks
Sarajevo City Hall

Sarajevo City Hall

Castles & palaces
Yellow Fortress

Yellow Fortress

Forts & citadels
Sarajevo Cable Car

Sarajevo Cable Car

Observation decks & city views
Serbian Orthodox Church of the Nativity

Serbian Orthodox Church of the Nativity

Religious
Skakavac Waterfall

Skakavac Waterfall

Waterfalls
Sarajevo History Museum

Sarajevo History Museum

History museums
Latin Market

Latin Market

Shopping and Markets

Where to eat in Sarajevo

The places worth planning a meal around.

Ćevabdžinica Željo 3

Ćevabdžinica Željo 3

Bosnian · $10–$20

★ 4.4 · 2,598 reviews

Dženita Restaurant

Dženita Restaurant

Bosnian · $$

★ 4.2 · 2,289 reviews

Zlatna ribica bar

Zlatna ribica bar

Cafe · $

★ 4.7 · 1,783 reviews

ASDŽ Aščinica

ASDŽ Aščinica

Bosnian · $10–$20

★ 4.6 · 1,515 reviews

Baklava Dućan

Baklava Dućan

Bosnian · $5–$15

★ 4.7 · 620 reviews

Maksuz Pita & Čorba

Maksuz Pita & Čorba

Bosnian · $$

★ 4.9 · 230 reviews

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